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By Gregory Patel
‘I rape little girls like you’: Former councilman arrested after allegedly making terrorist threats at Hooters
Gregory Patel
Gregory Patel
Reporter · Johns Creek, GA
Gregory is a political science graduate from the University of Alabama who transitioned from working at local radio stations to print journalism. With over 6 years of experience covering local government and community affairs, he gives a voice to underrepresented issues in local policy.
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MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - A former Alabama city councilman was charged after allegedly making terrorist threats at a Hooters, according to authorities.Former Mobile City Council member William Carroll, 56, was arrested Wednesday night on two counts of second-degree making terrorist threats.Mobile police said the incident stems from an encounter on Oct. 14.Officers responded to Hooters after receiving reports of a man making inappropriate and threatening comments toward an employee.According to a Mobile County District Court complaint, Carroll told an employee, “I rape little girls like you,” and “I dig ditches and kill people before.” The complaint said the employee feared for her safety.Another complaint said Carroll told a second employee, “I kill people for a living and rape little girls like her.”Police said officers arrived and issued a trespass warning to Carroll.Carroll was booked into the Mobile County Metro Jail shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday.Each charge carries a $3,00
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